The Uniform Guardianship Act became effective on January 1, 2022, and changed the law and procedures for minor and adult guardianships.

If you are a minor and do not have a parent to care for you, or are a relative or friend caring for someone else’s child(ren) and need custody, you can petition the court for guardianship. Formerly called non-parental custody cases, these types of cases are filed under Washington state’s new Minor Guardianship law, which took effect on January 1, 2021. A Minor Guardianship case requires a party to show by clear and convincing evidence that no parent is willing or able to exercise certain parenting functions, and that it is in the best interest of the children for the proposed guardian to have custody. In emergency situations where the children’s safety is at stake, parties may petition the court for Emergency Minor Guardianship, which if granted, lasts for 60 days with the possibility of a 60-day extension. When there is an immediate risk of harm to the children, an immediate restraining order filed in conjunction with the Emergency Minor Guardianship may be an option. Emergency Minor Guardianships are expedited through the courts and have careful timing considerations.

There may come a time when loves ones or friends require assistance and management of their personal and financial matters. If there is no less restrictive alternative available, a guardianship may be an option. If a guardianship action is filed and successful, a court-appointed Guardian has the duty to supervise the personal, legal, and financial needs of the incapacitated person. Regular reports must be filed with the courts.

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